Drought Means Tough Times For Local Cattle Ranchers

The extended drought in South Texas has affected just about everybody, in one way or another.

Source: KSAT.com | Aug 10, 2011

The extended drought in South Texas has affected just about everybody, in one way or another. But, perhaps more than most, cattle ranchers have been hit especially hard.

A common conversation between ranchers at livestock auction markets is usually centered on the hard times. Armand Martinez is a veteran cattle rancher. He's spending more money than ever to keep things running on his ranch, as his costs go up. He can blame it all on the drought. One of the worst dry spells since the 1930s has made hay a lot harder to grow, and more expensive to buy.